Aviation Maintenance Technician Intern - Summer 2025

Cox Enterprises, LLC • Atlanta, GA

279d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The Cox Enterprises Aviation Maintenance Internship is a comprehensive program that will expose selected candidates to every facet of a modern-day corporate flight department. The internship is designed to further the experience of aviation students who are pursuing careers as maintenance technicians through hands-on experience at a top-tier business aviation maintenance facility. The aviation maintenance intern will report directly to a Technical Operations Manager as assigned by the Director of Technical Operations. Duties and responsibilities will vary on a day-to-day basis depending on the needs of the department and their sub-groups.

Requirements

• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for this U.S. based job.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• A recent graduate of or currently enrolled in a Part 147 school or accredited aviation program.
• Carry a minimum 2.5 GPA (for actively enrolled students).
• Submit a current resume.
• Provide one letter of recommendation from either a faculty member or aviation industry professional.
• Submit a 250-word, typed, double-spaced essay describing your interest in and goals for a career in the aviation maintenance field.
• Must complete and submit application to be considered.
• If selected - Candidate must complete and pass a background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively handle a dynamic work environment.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and enthusiastic.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work independently or collaboratively.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with internal/external customers.

Responsibilities

• Manuals, wiring diagrams, illustrated parts catalogs, etc.
• Understanding basic troubleshooting.
• Shadowing technicians while performing aircraft maintenance tasks.
• Reviewing Quality Control procedures.
• Fueling and defueling aircraft.
• Towing aircraft.
• Learning hand signals for marshalling aircraft.
• Operating ground support equipment (hydraulic mules, bead breakers, power carts, etc.).
• Installing aircraft databases.
• Researching Airworthiness Directives and aircraft Service Bulletins.
• Exposure to logbook entries and record keeping.
• Updating computerized maintenance tracking programs.
• Introductions to the Minimum Equipment List, Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums, and Flight Manuals.

Benefits

• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement planning (401(k))
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Personal and Laundry Services
• Education Level: High school or GED